The Houston Astros crowd was its usual self in Game 7 against state rivals Texas Rangers, but fans were not enough to rattle the visiting opponents, succumbing to a 4-11 defeat.
This means a dream repeat for the Astros is no more.
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One man who was just too composed and unfazed in front of a hostile crowd was Adolis Garcia.
The 30-year-old outfielder was probably trying to feel the game in his first four at-bats, but time became ripe, and he struck out in the next one.
He hit the ball with equal ferocity and swag to send it to the left field seats at a 110.1 mph velocity.
Garcia's Game 7 exploits are just a testament to how great he has been in the post-season. He wrapped the American Conference postseason stint by bagging the ACLS MVP award.
Michael Jordan comparison
Garcia's teammates and coaching staff were at a loss to explain how he overcame an overly-excited crowd.
What they are sure about, though, is that he is one of one. Bench coach Donnie Ecker even compared him to NBA legend Michael Jordan.
"There was a moment in the first game after his second at-bat," Ecker said after their Game 7 victory.
"I walked up to him and said, 'The only other player I've seen get booed like this on the road is Michael Jordan. Like, dude, how lucky are you?' It just brought out the best in him. [He's] such a special person, I can't even quantify it."
Garcia and the rest of the Rangers will face the winner of the Arizona Diamondbacks vs Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series.
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